Psalms 50:10

10 Every creature in the forest is mine, the wild animals on all the mountains.

Psalms 50:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 50:10

For every beast of the forest [is] mine
By creation and preservation; and therefore he stood in no need of their bullocks and he goats;

[and the cattle upon a thousand hills;
meaning all the cattle in the whole world.

Psalms 50:10 In-Context

8 I don't find fault with your acts of worship, the frequent burnt sacrifices you offer.
9 But why should I want your blue-ribbon bull, or more and more goats from your herds?
10 Every creature in the forest is mine, the wild animals on all the mountains.
11 I know every mountain bird by name; the scampering field mice are my friends.
12 If I get hungry, do you think I'd tell you? All creation and its bounty are mine.

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